How to hire a biomedical engineering supervisor

How to hire a biomedical engineering supervisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step biomedical engineering supervisor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a biomedical engineering supervisor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new biomedical engineering supervisor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the biomedical engineering supervisor you need to hire. Certain biomedical engineering supervisor roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Hiring the perfect biomedical engineering supervisor also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents biomedical engineering supervisor salaries for various positions.

   Type of Biomedical Engineering Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Biomedical Engineering Supervisor	Biomedical engineers combine engineering principles with medical and biological sciences to design and create equipment, devices, computer systems, and software used in healthcare.	$21-77
   Bioprocess Engineer	Bioprocess Engineers are responsible for developing and improving engineering systems and processes for use in biopharmaceutical and biotechnology. They create process documents, manage inventory levels, and ensure work operations adhere to good manufacturing practices... Show more	$33-68
   Engineering Manager	An engineering manager is responsible for managing the overall concept of engineering and construction projects, ensuring that the plan meets the budget goals and the client's specifications. Engineering managers approve designs, plan strategic procedures to follow the project's timetable, analyze current market trends, hire the best and efficient contractors, and coordinate with the clients for any changes and adjustments as needed... Show more	$47-93

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Biomedical Equipment
   • Medical Devices
   • Safety Committee
   • Equipment Maintenance
   • Construction Projects
   • Maintenance Tasks

   Responsibilities:

   • Implement modifications to place equipment for 12-lead ECG investigation that lead to changes in accept monitoring standards.
   • Work directly with government officials and local healthcare professionals to ensure successful implementation of baby heart program.
   • Perform preventive maintenance completion to meet and exceed the minimum standard set by CES management.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your biomedical engineering supervisor job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A biomedical engineering supervisor salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, biomedical engineering supervisors' average salary in hawaii is 52% less than in massachusetts.
   • Seniority. Entry-level biomedical engineering supervisors earn 72% less than senior-level biomedical engineering supervisors.
   • Certifications. A biomedical engineering supervisor with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a biomedical engineering supervisor's salary.

   Average biomedical engineering supervisor salary

   $85,652yearly

   $41.18 hourly rate

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   Entry-level biomedical engineering supervisor salary

   $45,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 5, 2025

4. Writing a biomedical engineering supervisor job description

   A biomedical engineering supervisor job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a biomedical engineering supervisor job description:

   Biomedical engineering supervisor job description example

   What You Will Do:
   
   General Summary
   
   The Supervisor of Biomedical Engineering manages the day-to-day operations on the clinical engineering initiatives to provide superior customer service and operational efficiency by managing the execution of the Medical Equipment Management Plan (MEMP). Thisposition assists the Senior Biomedical Manager with all aspects of program management, including equipment repair, equipment calibration, preventive maintenance, supervising and directing team personnel, planning and organizing work load, staff accountability,creating and maintaining open lines of communication, customer satisfaction and responsiveness, financial resourcefulness, personal and team development.
   
   Principal Responsibilities and Tasks
   
   The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnelso classified.
   
   + Coordinates, manages and performs the biomedical equipment maintenance, repair, calibration and evaluations of clinical equipment (e.g., Defibrillators, Beds, Infusion Pumps, Ventilator's) in accordance with departmental procedures.
   
   + Responsible for biomedical service operational requirements which include the daily assignment of tasks pertaining to equipment repair and support. Monitor, and control budgets to assure the most cost-effective and efficient operation.
   
   + Provide supervision for of other Biomed personnel. This includes employee motivation, hiring, discharge,discipline, promotion and performance evaluation.
   
   + Provide technical training to other employees in areas such as: equipment operation and checkout, repairs,preventative maintenance, quality assurance practices, procedures, and documentation.
   
   + Assist in the evaluation of new equipment as required and make recommendations pertaining to its electrical and functional conformance to standards.
   
   + Evaluates equipment problems and implements appropriate repairs with minimum supervision, maintaining effective customer relations and customer protocol at all times.
   
   + Participates in hazard identification and medical device reporting procedures to help ensure that the patient care environment is safe.
   
   + Instructs customer personnel on safe equipment operation when necessary.
   
   + Performs preventive maintenance and calibration on medical equipment.
   
   + Maintains adequate files and parts inventory for assignments.
   
   + Achieves productivity, customer satisfaction and other established performance measures.
   
   + Spends a minimum of 40% of time performing supervisory work and the remaining balance of time on technical related work in the department.
   
   + Participate, where appropriate in on-call rotation.
   
   + Perform other tasks as assigned.
   
   What You Need to Be Successful:
   
   Education and Experience
   
   + Minimum Associate degree or equivalent military experience required; Electronics, Biomedical, related technical discipline or equivalent military training preferred; Bachelor's degree preferred.
   
   + Minimum 5 years of experience working with biomedical equipment in a clinical engineering environment.
   
   + Must have a minimum of 3 years of Team Lead/Supervisory experience.
   
   Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
   
   + Valid driver's license
   
   + Working knowledge of anatomy and physiology and how it relates to the diagnostic, therapeutic, and monitoring characteristics of clinical equipment.
   
   + Theoretical and practical knowledge of electronic and mechanical technology, as well as familiarity with reading circuit diagrams and mechanical schematics.
   
   + Familiarity with pertinent regulatory agencies and the policies, codes, standards, and regulations that applies to the clinical equipment in their area.
   
   + Familiarity with the setup and application of all test equipment (electrical safety analyzer, digital multi-meter, patient simulator etc.).
   
   + Ability to identify skill development areas and takes the initiative to learn new processes and technologies.
   
   + Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical literature, schematics and technical.
   
   + Understanding of Quality Indicators and works toward raising overall scores.
   
   + Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
   
   + Time management and organizational skills.
   
   + Willingness to be flexible in work scheduling in order to meet customer needs.
   
   + Detail-oriented.
   
   + Ability to perform basic financial analysis and calculate budgets, revenue and costs
   
   + Ability to effectively use software such as Microsoft Office and CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
   
   + Strong knowledge in CE-IT allian.
   
   We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right biomedical engineering supervisor for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with biomedical engineering supervisors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit biomedical engineering supervisors who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

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6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with biomedical engineering supervisor candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new biomedical engineering supervisor

   Once you have selected a candidate for the biomedical engineering supervisor position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new biomedical engineering supervisor. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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